Shoe cover



Oct. 15, 1935.

R. L. MOEHLING SHOE COVER Filed June 29, 1934 be wrapped, which isshaped Patented Oct. 15, 1935 UNITED srrEs PATENT OFFICE SHOE COVER RuthL. Moehling, Brooklyn, N. Y. Application June 29, 1934, Serial No.'733,001

1 Claim.

The purpose of this invention is to provide a shoe covering that isserviceable, washable, neat and attractive, and in which shoes may bewrapped separately when they are packed in a suit case, bag or trunk ordresser drawer. The shoe cover preserves the shoes and prevents themsoiling 'other objects, such as gowns and other contents in a travelingbag and altho they may be used by anyone, they are preferably forladies' shoes.

The invention is a shoe cover made of any woven fabric shaped to confirmto the curvature of a shoe having an enclosed end adapted to cover alsohaving flaps at the back or open end, adapted to be wrapped around theheel of the shoe and tied.

The object of the invention is to provide a. shoe cover for preservingshoes and preventing them getting marked or marking objects with whichthey come in contact, which may be cleaned or laundered.

Another object is to provide a covering for shoes, or the like, in whichthe shoes may readily to conform to the shape of the shoe.

Another object is to provide a covering for shoes, or the like, whichmay be used and re-used.

Another object is to provide a covering for shoes, or the like, whichmay readily be tied around each shoe.

A further object of the invention is to provide an individual wrapperfor shoes which is dainty and attractive and which is adapted to be usedas a gift.`

And a still further object is to provide a neat and attractive shoecovering which is also simple, serviceable and inexpensive.

With these ends in view the invention embodies a shoe cover formed of a.fiat piece of material with the edges curved and pointed to form ashapely cover when wrapped and tied around the shoe, the open edges arebound with silk tape or ribbon, with the ends extending so that they mayreadily be tied.

Other features and advantages of the invention will appear from thefollowing description taken in connection with the drawing, wherein:

Figure 1 is a view showing a shoe wrapped in the device.

Figure 2 is a Figu'e 1.

Figure 3 is a View showing the material of which the cover is made, inthe fiat position.

Figure 4 is a view showing the upper edges of the forward part of thecover stitched together.

plan View of the shoe shown in Figure 5 is a view showing the seam shownin Figure 4 in the center with the edges stitched to form the toe.

Figure 6 is a View showing the complete device without a shoe insertedtherein. 5 In the drawing the device is shown as it may be made whereinnumeral I indicates the flat piece of material which may be cut as shownin Figura 3, with the back curved forming a line 2, the sides curvedfrom the ends of the line 2 to the 10 points 3 forming concave edges 4and 5, and from the points 3 the sides are similarly curved to thepoints 6 and I, forming edges 8 and 9, and from the points 6 and 1, theedge of the material extends backward and inward to the points li) andH, forming edges |2 and I3, and from these points it extends forward tothe point I 4, forming edges !5 and IS. The edge 2 is bound by a ribbonl'l forming a binding, and the ends |8 and IS of the ribbon extendbeyond the ends of the sides providing means for holding the device on ashoe as, with a shoe inserted in the cover and the open ends wrappedaround the shoe, these ends may be tied to form a bow 20, preferably atthe side of the shoe. The edges 4 and 5 are also covered with strips ofribbon 2l and 22, forming a binding therefor, as shown.

In making the cover the material l is folded on a center line so thatthe edges 8 and 9 will correspond, and these edges are stitched togetherfrom the points 3 to the points 6 and 1, as shown in Figure 4, with theedges 4 and 5 free, so that the device may be open to the points 3. Thedevice is then folded, as shown in Figure 5, so that the edge |2 willcorrespond with the edge !5, and the edge !3 with the edge I 6, andthese edgesmay be stitched together by stitches as indicated by thenumeral 23. With the edges B and 9 stitched together, and also with theedges |2 and !5, and !3 and 16 stitched, the device may then be turned 4so that it Will appear as shown in Figure 6, with the sides 4 and 5, andthe rear end open. The manner in which the parts 6, 'I and M are formedprovides fullness to accommodate the fullness of the shoe, and it willbe understood that by slight variations in the size and shape of thedevice, it may be made to fit snugly around shoes of any type or design,however, one device may be made to accommodate a large range of shoes ofdifierent shapes and sizes, as an exact fit is not desired.

It will be understood that other changes may be made in the Constructionwithout departng from the spirit of the invention. One of which changesmay be in the use of other means for tying the open ends thereof, andstill another may be in slight changes in the shapes of the edges andalso in the means for securing the edges together.

The method of making this cover may be readily understood from theforegoing description. In use the cover may be cut from silk or veryfine or dainty material, and the material may be of any color and mayalso be plain or colored with stripes, designs, or figures, as may bedesired. With the material cut and stitched in this manner, a veryunique device is provided for covering shoes when placing shoes intrunks, hand bags, dresser drawers, or similar devices, or forprotecting shoes from soiling, or for any purpose. The shoe may readilybe inserted in the opening formed at the ends of the line 2, and theends may be folded one over bons wrapped around the shoe and tied, asshown in Figure l. It is preferred to use a cover for each shoe, as theshoe is protected from rubbing against another shoe and also, asindividual shoes, may be more readily packed. This device may be madefor shoes of any size and, while it is primarily for ladies' shoes, itmay also be used the other, with the ribt for misses', children's andmen's. It will also be appreciated that the ribbon for tying the endstogether may be ormed or attached to the device in any manner, and theseribbons may also be omitted and other means may be provided for securingthe ends together.

Having thus fully described the invention, what I claim as new anddesire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

As a new article of manuacture, a shoe cover comprising an envelope-likecontainer formed of a flat piece of material folded over, with the edgesstitched together and with one end closed and the other open, in whichthe closed end is formed eonverging to correspond with the toe of ashoe, and the open end is provided with fiaps having ribbons extendingtherefrom, by which the parts thereof may be folded over the heel of ashoe, wrapped around the shoe, and the edges tied together by theribbon, cover with a shoe on the inside, said piece of material fromwhich the device is formed being soft and fiexible.

RUTH L. MOEHLING.

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